The Most Bang for my Buck

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Wicked, IMO, best thing to do is to eat properly first. Many of the problems

you all are experiencing may be alleviated by eating right. There are many

ways to eat right, but the simplest is to only buy foods with no ingredient

labels. With some exceptions, such as butter, these would all be natural

foods. No preservatives, additives, fillers, etc. Doesn't have to be

organic, (although that would be best), but it does have to be fresh. Buy

from local farmers' markets where possible. Get involved with food buying

co-ops if possible.

 

Buying foods with no labels will eliminate many sugars and simple carbs,

will increase good and healthy fats, and eliminate most processed grains.

Try whole foods you never have before as they may be excellent sources of

nutrients, vitamins and minerals not found in the 'normal' whole foods.

 

Cook your foods lightly as heat neutralizes many enzymes, vitamins, and

nutrients. Quick steam veggies, eat red meats closer to rare rather than

well done. Fresh fruits are a great substitute for sugar-stuffed processed

desserts. Filter your water if possible, better to drink bottled water. Use

olive or coconut oils for cooking not vegetable oils in any form, no deep

frying.

 

I know you asked about supplements, vitamins, etc. They have a role to play

in proper nutrition, but if I had to choose, I'd go with whole foods first.

Any coins left over at the end of the month, go for a whole foods

multivitamin.

 

Its a different way to eat, but will probably do you all better in the long

run.

 

Mike